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Antique Early Metalware 18thc Gentleman's Steel Snuff Box Engraved Joseph James Houlsoe and Dated 1774.
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Antique Early Metalware 18thc Gentleman's Steel Snuff Box Engraved Joseph James Houlsoe and Dated 1774.

18th century
Sold 29 September 2024 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A beautiful 18thc oval steel snuff box, engraved with the owners name Joseph James Houlsoe and dated 1774....it is in very good condition with a quality made hinge and steel push button spring, all in perfect working order...they don't come a lot better than this..one certainly for the collectors..!

English. C1774.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
8.9cm (3.50")
Depth
7.1cm (2.80")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this 18th-century Steel Snuff Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1096071
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8097
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Payment can be made by Bank Transfer , all you will need are my Bank Details, which I will send you or off line by Credit / Debit card ,..... e-mail or telephone your card details (long card number, expiry date and three security digits on the reverse of the card) through to me and I will do the rest .

Please quote the Internal Reference Number to identify the item you are enquiring about....thank you.

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A beautiful 18thc oval steel snuff box, engraved with the owners name Joseph James Houlsoe and dated 1774....
“
it is in very good condition with a quality made hinge and steel push button spring, all in perfect working order.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

..they don't come a lot better than this..one certainly for the collectors..!

English. C1774.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
8.9cm (3.50")
Depth
7.1cm (2.80")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this 18th-century Steel Snuff Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1096071
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8097
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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Archive I An oval antique steel snuff box featuring hand-engraved text and a hinged lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Metalware 18thc Gentleman's Steel Snuff Box Engraved Joseph James Houlsoe and Dated 1774.

Archive II An oval antique steel snuff box featuring hand-engraved text and a hinged lid. View II
Archive III An oval antique steel snuff box featuring hand-engraved text and a hinged lid. View III
Archive IV An oval antique steel snuff box featuring hand-engraved text and a hinged lid. View IV
Archive V An oval antique steel snuff box featuring hand-engraved text and a hinged lid. View V
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
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Verified Since Apr 2020
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An oval antique steel snuff box featuring hand-engraved text and a hinged lid.
Antique Early Metalware 18thc Gentleman's Steel Snuff Box Engraved Joseph James Houlsoe And dated 1774.
Ref: SA1096071
An oval antique steel snuff box featuring hand-engraved text and a hinged lid.
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  • ObjectSnuff Box
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSteel
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsHand-engraved script, Hinged lid, Oval form
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 8.9 cm (4 in) x D 7.1 cm (3 in)

FAQs

An 18th-century steel snuff box is a small, portable container historically used by gentlemen to carry ground tobacco, known as snuff, which was consumed by inhaling through the nose.

These boxes were typically forged from steel or iron and often featured hand-engraved inscriptions, chased details, or inlaid metals, showcasing the craftsmanship of the period.

Authentication involves examining the hand-cut engraving style, the natural oxidisation and patina of the metal, the construction of the hinge, and any contemporary signatures or date markers.

An antique snuff box can be displayed on a bookshelf, coffee table, or desk as a small cabinet of curiosities object, adding historical texture and a personal touch to contemporary decor.

Antique steel should be kept in a stable, low-humidity environment and gently dusted with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that might damage the historic patina.
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